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title: "Thames Tideway Tunnel - C405 Main Works West - Main Tunnel Approach Ventilation System for Secondary Lining Works"
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buyer: "BMB JOINT VENTURE (BAM NUTTALL, MORGAN SINDALL PLC & BALFOUR BEATTY)"
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# Thames Tideway Tunnel - C405 Main Works West - Main Tunnel Approach Ventilation System for Secondary Lining Works

Buyer: BMB JOINT VENTURE (BAM NUTTALL, MORGAN SINDALL PLC & BALFOUR BEATTY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cc64eeb-e85b-45bb-af7c-1656354dacbd

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the BMB Joint Venture (consisting of BAM Nuttall, Morgan Sindall PLC & Balfour Beatty) overseeing a tender for the Thames Tideway Tunnel project, specifically for the installation of a Main Tunnel Approach Ventilation System. This project falls within the construction industry in London and has reached the award stage as of 8th January 2021, after the tender period ended on 16th May 2020. The contract is set to commence on 6th July 2020 and conclude by 31st January 2021. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which allows for broader participation from interested parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and firms that specialise in ventilation systems design and installation, particularly those experienced in heavy civil engineering projects. Companies capable of delivering timely quotations, adhering to BS6164 and other relevant standards, and that can provide both hire and purchase options for their equipment will be well-positioned to compete. Additional skills in maintenance and compliance with operational specifications may enhance the eligibility of companies aiming to partake in this substantial project.

## Notice

The Thames Tideway Tunnel project (the Project) will control CSO discharges by intercepting and diverting combined sewage flows into a new storage and transfer tunnel. The main tunnel will run from Acton Storm Tanks in west London to Abbey Mills Pumping Station in the east, where it will connect to the Lee Tunnel, which will transfer the combined sewage to Beckton Sewage Treatment Works for treatment. The Project extends from Acton Storm Tanks in west London, to Abbey Mills Pumping Station in east London. The Project includes associated works at Beckton STW, Shad Thames Pumping Station and Bekesbourne Street. The geographic layout of the Project and local authorities through which it passes is shown in Figure 1. The Project comprises: a. tunnels: i. a main tunnel which will capture and store combined sewage from CSOs along its route and transfer it to Abbey Mills Pumping Station, from where the Lee Tunnel will transfer it for treatment at Beckton Sewage Treatment Works ii. 11 connection tunnels, which will link flows from CSOs to the main tunnel. b. Worksites: i. five main tunnel Worksites (drive and/or reception sites) ii. 16 CSO Worksites iii. two System modification Worksites Thames Tideway Tunnel iv. works at Beckton Sewage Treatment works. Scope of Works Quotation / Prices The Contractor requires a Subcontractor to provide a quotation for the following items in accordance with this Invitiation to Tender Document: A. Design of a ventilation system that takes into account the existing ventilation system currently within the tunnel B. Delivery of the ventilation system to the site C. Installation of the ventilation system - Optional item D. Maintenance of the ventilation system (PPM) - Optional item E. Testing and Commissioning of the ventilation system - Optional item F. Dismantling of ventilation system - Optional item G. Collection of the ventilation system from site Note: The Contractor will consider second hand options dependent on condition, age and location of the system. The quotation provided should include: * A system which is compliant with BS6164, EH40 and BTS best practice guidelines * System plant, equipment and consumables that are available to meet a potential start date on site of 1st October 2020. * Hire versus Purchase options are to be priced for the ventilation system (if applicable) Returned quotations will be evaluated by BMB JV's (BAM Nuttall, Morgan Sindall PLC & Balfour Beatty) Procurement team in conjunction with our design and engineering teams. Quotations will be evaluated based on; Cost Timeliness of return Adherence to and demonstration of understanding of the drawings and specifications provided at this point. Provision of accurate product specifications to accompany the quotation. Additional information: Carnwath Road to Acton Storm Tanks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7e7c59-fb3f-48e0-bde4-c81db5de0706 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BMB JOINT VENTURE (BAM NUTTALL, MORGAN SINDALL PLC & BALFOUR BEATTY) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1V 1LQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 39563530 - Ventilation ducting
- 42520000 - Ventilation equipment
- 44221400 - Shutters
- 45331210 - Ventilation installation work

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2021 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7e7c59-fb3f-48e0-bde4-c81db5de0706
- 11 May 2020 at 15:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d1e30be-5f1f-44bb-90d8-2dd9658cc41b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7e7c59-fb3f-48e0-bde4-c81db5de0706
  8th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d1e30be-5f1f-44bb-90d8-2dd9658cc41b
  11th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=49138908
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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